Forms pose a problem for school applicants
MSN NZ NewsApplicants who want to run charter schools had problems filling out the forms but ACT leader John Banks says intense scrutiny will make sure they're high quality. Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei has authorisation board minutes which show concern ...
Teachers to be named and shamed
Teachers appearing before the profession's disciplinary body will likely be named and shamed following a review of suppression rules.Parliament's regulations review committee earlier this month held that the Teachers Council's practice...Children lacking basic skills
Stuff.co.nzThe busyness of parents is among the factors being blamed for some children struggling with basic practical skills. Timaru Technology Education Centre (TTEC) governing principal Ian Poulter attributes the lack of knowledge to parents working long hours.
Helping our young people to thrive
Scoop.co.nz (press release)And in 2014 the Parenting Place will deliver 93 student presentations, 100 workshops, 30 parent/student evenings and 10 teacher professional development sessions in 53 intermediate schools, impacting approximately 21, 332 students, parents and staff.
Anti-Bullying Success with Kiwi Kids Not Just an Illusion
Award winning magician to visit Selwyn School. Having performed for over 700,000 students Elgregoe has become of New Zealand’s top school performers and most celebrated magicians and he is about to visit Selwyn School to reinforce his anti–bullying ...Bullying: Pushed to the brink
Stuff.co.nzMy parents tried to intervene, but the school just didn't want to know, the police weren't much help either as nothing physical had been done outside school hours - maybe 25 years ago, they just didn't know how to handle it. Then one day at school I ...
PBRF review must start with open mind
Tertiary Update Vol 16 No 29 The government released a consultation document this week, reviewing the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF), complete with recommendations that it says will save time and reduce compliance costs for researchers and institutions. The tertiary education minister Steven Joyce launched the review saying that his proposals will simplify the research assessment...Ministerial Cross-Sector Forum on Raising Achievement
Information on the meetings and membership of the Ministerial Cross-Sector Forum on Raising Achievement.Govt needs to put an end to failed charter school experiment
Scoop.co.nz (press release)The Government should cancel its plans to open charter schools next year given the fact most of the applicants had difficulty simply filling out the application form, Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei said today. Minutes released under the Official ...
Students encouraged to shoot for stars
Techday NZHe has agreed to connect via Skype with some of west Auckland's schools including Fruitvale Primary in Glen Eden, Nga Kakano o te Kaihanga Kura in Te Atatu and Waipareira Trust's alternative education unit, Amokura. As well as sharing his own journey ...
Step change in productivity
Scoop.co.nz (press release)Since early 2011 the Trust has worked with The Learning Wave to lift the capability of its staff and improve their ability to do their jobs effectively which leads to a lift in workplaceproductivity. . One of Pacific Homecare's key business drivers is ...
Young Māori Leaders Gather at Waikato University
Over 250 tauira Māori from tertiary institutions throughout Aotearoa will gather at Te Whare Wananga o Waikato today to participate in Te Huinga Tauira o Te Mana Akonga, the National Māori Students’ Conference over the next four days.Inner city school marks 125 years
Auckland stuff.co.nzThe 70-year-old former pupil will join fellow past students and members of staff at what is now Freemans Bay School for its 125th jubilee today and tomorrow. The school opened in 1888. Ms Foster was born and bred in Cook St and attended the school from ...
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